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Trump Warns of Attacks on Iran Amid Rising Gas Prices

4/7/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump warned of potential attacks on Iran's power plants and infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
  • Experts say targeting civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime.
  • Trump argued Americans may endure higher gas prices—above $4 per gallon nationally—to deter Iran from becoming a nuclear power.
  • The rising costs complicate his affordability agenda and contribute to public dissatisfaction, with approval ratings dipping below 40%.